Excavator Operator, Earthmoving Trainee

A Team Earthmoving QLD

Browns Plains, Brisbane QLD

Plant and Machinery Operators (Construction)

Full time

35 to 48 per hour

Low application volume

ABOUT US

A Team Earthmoving is a family-owned Brisbane earthmoving business specializing in residential excavation — pool excavation, screw pier installation, site cuts, and drainage. We've been operating since 1988 and we're known for quality work and looking after our crew.

We run modern equipment (1-14 tonne excavators, bobcats, tip trucks, mini dumpers) and we work with Brisbane's best pool builders and residential developers.

THE ROLE

We need reliable operators (or people willing to learn) for our residential earthmoving fleet.

What you'll do:

Excavate residential pools

Install screw piers

Site cuts and pad preparation for new houses

Drainage and services installation

Bobcat and truck work

This is NOT boring commercial earthworks. Every job is different — tight backyards, challenging access, precision work. You'll use your skills every day.

Who we're looking for

We don't need 10 years of experience. We need people who:

- Have a manual driver's license (essential — you'll drive trucks and tippers)

- Are mechanically minded (you understand how machines work)

- Can work independently once trained (we're not babysitters)

- Have outdoor work experience (landscaping, concreting, construction, agriculture — we can teach you excavators)

- Live Brisbane southside or can travel to Browns Plains daily

- Want to learn a skilled trade and build a career (not just a job)

Bonus points if you:

Have operated machinery before (even just a ride-on mower or forklift)

Have earthmoving, landscaping, or civil construction background

Have your own ute/transport

Have HR, MR, or excavator tickets already (but not required)

What We Offer

Competitive pay: 35 to 45/hr depending on experience

Training: We'll upskill you — excavator tickets, truck licenses, screw pier techniques

Modern equipment: Well-maintained fleet, you won't be fighting broken machines

Steady work: Residential market is strong — full order book

Great crew: Small team, no corporate BS, family business culture

Career path: Start as a labourer/trainee → ticket operator → senior operator → leading hand

DO NOT send a generic resume.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Email your application to: bob.o@ateamqld.com.au